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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2020
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EarthyRichComplex
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This unique blend of Laochatou, naturally formed during the shou Puer pile process, offers a truly intriguing dark tea experience. Expect a robust, earthy profile with concentrated, evolving notes that deepen and surprise through multiple infusions, showcasing the depth and character of its disparate aged materials.
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What does Five Pile Laochatou taste like?
This unique blend of Laochatou, naturally formed during the shou Puer pile process, offers a truly intriguing dark tea experience. Expect a robust, earthy profile with concentrated, evolving notes tha. It leans earthy, rich and complex.
How should I brew Five Pile Laochatou?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does Five Pile Laochatou come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2020 harvest.
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